UK's Age-Gating Rules Vulnerable to VPN Bypass
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Summary
Platforms like Reddit, Bluesky, Discord, and Pornhub are implementing mandatory age verification requirements in the UK to comply with new online safety rules. However, the effectiveness of these age-gating measures is questioned as they can be easily bypassed by children using VPNs.
Key quotes
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It relies on kids not knowing how to use a VPN.
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